Kekaha is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The percentage of adults in Kekaha with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.94% of adults in Kekaha have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Kekaha in 2022 was $29,273, which is lower middle income relative to Hawaii and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $117,092 for a family of four. However, Kekaha contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Kekaha is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Kekaha home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kekaha residents report their race to be Native Hawaiian, followed by Asian. Kekaha also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 13.97% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Kekaha include German, Portuguese, Irish, Swedish, and Finnish.
The most common language spoken in Kekaha is English. Other important languages spoken here include Pacific Island languages and Tagalog.
